Beach Hazards Statement for West Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Ocracoke Island, West Carteret
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Strong longshore current in the surf zone. Impacts: Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. Where: The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. When: Through Sunday evening.
What the bulletin says to do
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Strong longshore current in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 1 at 8:00PM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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